Shihan Eric Pich

Shihan Eric Pich – Hachidan 17/12/1953 – 09/06/2026 It is with profound sadness that SKC England announces the death of its Chairman and Chief Instructor, Shihan Eric Pich. Eric has been a pillar of the Shotokan karate movement in England since the early 1970s, firstly as a competor at international events and as the founder…

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Powerful Return To Willesden For 2026

A powerful return to Willesden Sports Centre marked the first SKC England session of the year on Sunday 11th January. Under the guidance of SHIHAN Eric who has inspired and nurtured students for decades.  Karateka of all ages and generations came together once again. Some returned after more than 10 to 15 years, creating a…

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Sensei Eric Pich Awarded 8th Dan

At the Brown and Black belt course on 30th November 2025, the SKC England committee were honoured to award our Chairman and Chief Instructor Sensei Eric Pich Hachidan (8th Dan). Sense Eric has been a Karateka since 1973 and tirelessly committed himself to the development of karate and his countless students over his 47 years…

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Brown and Black Belt Course and Dan Grading – Sunday 30th November 2025

On Sunday 30th November 2025, SKC England held the winter Black and Brown Belt Course and Dan Grading at Willesden Sports Centre. Two courses were held separately for the brown and the black belts where the examiners, who would later test them, took students through basics, kata and kumite. The focus was on detailing exactly…

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Brown and Black Belt Course and Dan Grading – 1 December 2024

On Sunday 1st December 2024, SKCE held a Brown & Black belt course and grading at Willesden Sports Centre. The first hour was full of enthusiastic Brown belts, mainly 1st Kyu’s, followed by another session for seasoned Black belts, all of whom had trained consistently and diligently to attempt a grading later in the day.…

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Referees and Judges Course-15 September 2024

Sunday 15 September 2024 saw our first SKCE Referees and Judges Course of 2024 led by Chief Instructor and Chairman, Sensei Eric Pich at Willesden Sports Centre. Participants were current SKCE Qualified Referees and Judges and those aspiring to become Referees and Judges. Every participant was provided with Referee and Judges books and a whistle.…

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BROWN & BLACK BELT COURSE & DAN GRADING – 19 MAY 2024

On Sunday 19 May 2024, SKC England hosted a Black & Brown Belt Course at Willesden Sports Centre, followed by a grading. All students training and grading showed great enthusiasm. Chairman & Chief Instructor Sensei Eric Pich and Senior Instructors led the course. Advice was given to all students to improve their technique. The Sensei-gata…

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Brown and Black Belt Course and Dan Grading – 3rd December 2023

On Sunday 3 December 2023, SKC England hosted a Black & Brown Belt Course at Willesden, North West London, followed by a Black Belt grading. The students enjoyed the training led by Chairman and Chief Instructor Sensei Eric Pich and SKCE’s senior Instructors. Technical advice was given to students to aid them with their forthcoming…

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SKCE National Championships 2023 – Sunday 19th November

The 2023 SKC England National Championships took place at Willesden sports centre on 19th November.  This was our first championships since the Covid lockdown.  Since most of our students will have not had recent experience of competition (if any at all), the day started with a short course. Students were split by grade and were…

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SKCE Instructors Course

Sunday 11 June 2023, saw our first SKCE Instructors Course of 2023 led by Chief Instructor, Sensei Eric Pich at Willesden Sports Centre. We had 40 participants, including current Instructors, those aspiring to become Instructors for the future as well as several younger attendees who are being mentored as future Instructors, some of whom are…

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SKDUN Legends – Guildford 25th March 2023

SKCE took a small team of competitors to the 22nd Legends Open championships, a very friendly and well run competition which has moved from Bracknell to its new location in Guildford this year. The team was accompanied by Janita Tan & Andrew Christoforou as coaches. Many of the SKCE team were experiencing competition for the…

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Brown & Black Belt Course and Dan Grading- 4 December 2022

The course led by Chairman and Chief Instructor, Sensei Eric Pich, was well attended. Students displayed a good standard of karate during the course and grading.  To obtain their grade, students have to produce and show sufficient and appropriate skills for each of the disciplines, kihon, kata and kumite to the satisfaction of the panel…

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SKCE Referees and Judges Course

Sunday 18 September 2022 saw our first SKCE Referees and Judges Course of 2022 led by Chief Instructor, Sensei Eric Pich at Willesden Sports Centre. Participants were current SKCE Qualified Referees and Judges and those aspiring to become Referees and Judges. Every participant was provided with Referee and Judges books. The course began with Sensei…

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SKCE Instructors Course

Sunday 20 June 2022, saw our first SKCE Instructors Course of 2022 led by Chief Instructor, Sensei Eric Pich at Willesden Sports Centre. Participants were current SKCE Instructors, those aspiring to become Instructors for the future as well as several younger attendees who are being mentored as future Instructors, some of whom are already assisting…

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SKCE Brown & Black Belt Course & Dan Grading

Sunday, 5 December 2021 saw our final black and brown belt course and grading of the year.  Congratulations to the following people who secured new Dan grades today   Shodan: Mischa Nicolas Vinaya Shah Yasmin Rana Judit Kiss Denis Barna Eli Gilbert Lina Tayeb Shyla Williams Durkin Diya Senghani   Nidan: Kyroe Carrington McKenzie Romeo…

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